Comprehensive Marine and Cargo Services for the Global Shipping Industry

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Intertek Lintec provides Total Quality Assurance solutions for the maritime industry, focusing on the testing, inspection, and certification of marine fuels, lubricants, potable water, and firefighting foam. As a global leader, Intertek Lintec helps shipowners, operators, and maritime professionals enhance their operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks associated with fuel quality, contamination, and environmental impact. 

Fuel and Lubricant Testing Services

Lubricant Testing and Scanning Services

Cargo and Risk Management Services

Firefighting Foam and Hazardous Materials Services

Water and Effluent Testing Services

Quantity Survey and Inspection Services

 

Supporting Maritime Operations with Trusted Quality and Compliance Services

In the competitive world of maritime business, ship owners, operators, and cargo stakeholders face ongoing challenges in maintaining quality, quantity, reliability, and performance. Intertek, a global leader in marine industry services, offers expertise and resources designed to minimise costly delays, repairs, losses, and risks, enhancing the efficiency of shipping operations.

Intertek Lintec's team of professionals provides support for marine activities, ensuring smooth operation and compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards. Our services cater to both local and international markets, leveraging our extensive global network and valuable local insights to support clients in the demanding maritime business environment.

Key Services Offered by Intertek Lintec in the Marine Sector

Marine Fuel Analysis

Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) and Protek Maritime Health Risk Management

Bunker Quantity and Condition Surveys

  • On/Off Hire Surveys
  • Condition Surveys

Lubricant Analysis

  • Comprehensive Oil and Grease Analysis
  • Investigative Analysis

Water and Effluent Analysis

By choosing Intertek Lintec, businesses in the shipping industry can expect enhanced operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with the latest industry standards, contributing to a more profitable and secure maritime operation.

 

Frequently Asked Questions: Marine Fuel Testing and Analysis

Marine fuel testing helps ensure that the fuel supplied to vessels meets industry specifications such as ISO 8217, and is free from contaminants or adulterants that could damage engines, affect performance, or result in non-compliance with regulatory standards. 

Common contaminants include water, catalytic fines (Al+Si), sulphur exceeding specified limits, chemical adulterants (like styrene, DCPD, or phenols), and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). These can lead to engine wear, injector failure, sludge formation, and safety risks. 

ISO 8217 is the international standard that defines the required properties for marine fuels. Testing to this standard ensures compliance with global regulations and helps prevent engine and operational issues. Intertek Lintec tests to the latest 2024 edition, as well as earlier versions upon request.

Pre-testing bunker fuel before delivery allows shipowners and operators to detect off-spec or contaminated fuel before it’s pumped onboard. This proactive step reduces the risk of fuel-related disputes and costly operational delays.

Fuel is sampled using a continuous drip method from the fuel manifold during delivery. The sample should be witnessed and sealed by a qualified third-party surveyor, such as an Intertek Lintec inspector, to ensure chain of custody and legal defensibility in case of disputes.

Most standard fuel tests are completed within 24 hours of sample receipt at our laboratories. Intertek Lintec also offers express services and digital reporting to support time-sensitive operations.

If you suspect fuel contamination, isolate the affected batch, inform your technical department, and contact Intertek Lintec immediately. We can provide urgent on-board sampling, laboratory analysis, and expert support to help mitigate risk and preserve evidence for insurance or legal claims.

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